Sempron 3850 APU with Radeon R3 Series vs Sempron 2650 APU with Radeon R3 Series: comparison

Comparison of Sempron 3850 APU with Radeon R3 Series and Sempron 2650 APU with Radeon R3 Series: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Sempron 3850 APU with Radeon R3 Series has more cores (4 vs 2), more threads (4 vs 2) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (450 MHz vs 400 MHz).

At the same time, Sempron 2650 APU with Radeon R3 Series has a higher base clock (1.45 GHz vs 1.3 GHz).

Both processors match on: TDP (25 W), process node (28 nm), memory channels (1).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterSempron 3850 APU with Radeon R3 SeriesSempron 2650 APU with Radeon R3 Series
Cores / threads 4 / 4 2 / 2
TDP 25 W 25 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R3 Graphics AMD Radeon R3 Graphics

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Sempron 3850 APU with Radeon R3 Series Sempron 2650 APU with Radeon R3 Series
General
Codename Sempron Sempron
Segment Boxed Processor Boxed Processor
Product line AMD Sempron Quad-Core APU AMD Sempron Dual-Core APU
Product family AMD Sempron AMD Sempron
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Base clock 1.3 GHz 1.45 GHz
L1 cache 256 KB 128 KB
L2 cache 2 MB 1 MB
TDP 25 W 25 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Memory channels 1 1
Max memory speed 1.6 GHz 1.333 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R3 Graphics AMD Radeon R3 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 450 MHz 400 MHz
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM1 AM1
TJUNCTION 90 °C 90 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) SD3850JAH44HM SD2650JAH23HM
Product ID (Box) SD3850JAHMBOX SD2650JAHMBOX

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